Mini-Strokes Often Go Unnoticed: 9 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is often called a “mini-stroke,” but a better term is warning stroke. Its symptoms can be temporary and may disappear within minutes, but a TIA can signal a risk of a more serious stroke. W www.stroke.org +1 Watch for sudden: …
Weak or Brittle Nails: What Your Body May Be Telling You Brittle, splitting, or peeling nails are very common and often aren’t a sign of serious disease. Frequent exposure to water, soaps, detergents, nail polish/remover, or repeated manicures can weaken the nail plate. Aging can also make nails drier and more fragile. Sometimes, however, persistent …
That headline is too absolute. Reaching 60 without certain chronic diseases can be a good sign, but it does not mean you have a high probability of reaching 100. Five major conditions that are strongly associated with healthy aging are: Heart disease Stroke Cancer Type 2 diabetes Dementia or significant cognitive impairment Avoiding these by …
“1 Cup” to Make a Peace Lily Bloom Like Crazy? 🌿 That headline is probably clickbait. There isn’t a single homemade liquid that reliably makes every peace lily—including a struggling plant—produce abundant flowers. Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) usually flower best when they have: Bright, indirect light — insufficient light is one of the most common reasons …
8 Common Medications to Be Careful With to Protect Your Kidneys The headline “avoid these medications” is too broad. Many of these medicines are safe and necessary when prescribed appropriately. The concern is usually excessive doses, prolonged use, dehydration, existing kidney disease, or certain drug combinations. N National Kidney Foundation +1 Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs …
Is colonoscopy becoming non-invasive? Partly—but the headline is misleading. There are already alternatives that avoid inserting a conventional colonoscope, including CT colonography (“virtual colonoscopy”) and colon capsule endoscopy, in which a person swallows a camera capsule. These methods can be useful in selected patients or when a conventional colonoscopy can’t be completed. P PubMed +1 …
This is a fun, playful take on Brussels sprouts fandom! 😂🥦 The “family dog” line and the idea of turning green from eating too many are especially entertaining. You could continue the list with: 5. You Judge Restaurants by Their Brussels Sprouts Forget the fancy desserts or elaborate appetizers. You immediately scan the menu for …
“Two Spoons in the Morning” — Does This Really Treat Bone Pain, Diabetes, Nerve Problems, and Depression? This type of headline is much stronger than the evidence supports. Similar versions of the claim promote ingredients such as apple-cider vinegar, honey, flaxseed oil, cinnamon, turmeric, or black seed oil. C Cooking at Home +1 There is …
Visible Signs That May Be Associated With Liver Disease Some changes in your skin, eyes, hands, or abdomen can occur with liver disease—particularly advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. However, these signs are not specific to liver disease, and some people with liver disease have no visible symptoms at all. N NIDDK +1 Possible signs include: …
Can you really whiten your teeth in 1 minute? Probably not. A one-minute home trick may temporarily make teeth look cleaner by removing some surface debris, but there is no well-supported DIY method that dramatically whitens teeth in 60 seconds. Evidence-based whitening generally takes repeated use over days or weeks, or a professional treatment. A …
